Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great work/experience abroad Past Review

By (Marketing., Bentley University) - abroad from 05/20/2013 to 07/13/2013 with

Boston University: London - London Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It's definitely a worthwhile experience, and I would do it all over again. It is not often you get the chance to work in a foreign country specially the UK.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

EUSA, the program provider was of little help on several issues, their organization was faulty and the program could have been better handled had they been more attentive to student needs. Overall their work was average at best, whenever one had questions about the city they would know little about places to go and recommendations and would send you the first google search they could find.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

living arrangements were nice, except for those who had bunk beds

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didnt have any issues

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? More than expected, london is a very expensive place

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The City
  • Working
* What could be improved?
  • EUSA needs to be improved
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know what I like and where I would like to work

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!